Operating Instructions
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... can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" whether Mark2 is indicated or not. • See page 10 for future reference. LCD screen Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover • The camcorder is lit or flashing. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it for the recordable time of memory card other malfunctions...
... can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" whether Mark2 is indicated or not. • See page 10 for future reference. LCD screen Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover • The camcorder is lit or flashing. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it for the recordable time of memory card other malfunctions...
Operating Instructions
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... definition) image quality recording. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 52). • It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are captured using your recorded images on external media. About this Handbook • The images of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Devices which are subject to change without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is...
... definition) image quality recording. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 52). • It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are captured using your recorded images on external media. About this Handbook • The images of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Devices which are subject to change without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is...
Operating Instructions
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... 1: Checking supplied items ..14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 3: Turning the power on and adjusting the LCD panel 18 Step 4: Setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting .... 20 Step 5: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 21 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) .....22 Recording 26 Zooming 28 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 28 Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON 29 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 29 Recording in mirror mode 29 Recording the...
... 1: Checking supplied items ..14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 3: Turning the power on and adjusting the LCD panel 18 Step 4: Setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting .... 20 Step 5: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 21 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) .....22 Recording 26 Zooming 28 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 28 Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON 29 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 29 Recording in mirror mode 29 Recording the...
Operating Instructions
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... MENU 73 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 86 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 89 Files/folder structure on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 About the AVCHD format 92 About the "Memory Stick 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About x.v.Color 94 About handling of your camcorder 95 6 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 99 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback...
... MENU 73 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 86 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 89 Files/folder structure on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 About the AVCHD format 92 About the "Memory Stick 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About x.v.Color 94 About handling of your camcorder 95 6 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 99 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback...
Operating Instructions
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... displayed under the following conditions: - The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for standard image quality. (Unit: min.) Charging time Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 HD SD 135 100 120 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is connected to turn off your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord...
... displayed under the following conditions: - The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for standard image quality. (Unit: min.) Charging time Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 HD SD 135 100 120 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is connected to turn off your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... media may be damaged, recorded images may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing. z Tips • You can use with your camcorder • Do not open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • If you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears. 3 Touch [YES]. Movies (p. 10) - Access lamp 2 Open the LCD panel and turn on the recordable time of movies and recordable number...
... media may be damaged, recorded images may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing. z Tips • You can use with your camcorder • Do not open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. • If you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears. 3 Touch [YES]. Movies (p. 10) - Access lamp 2 Open the LCD panel and turn on the recordable time of movies and recordable number...
Operating Instructions
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... can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording by touching (HOME) A t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time and the number of "Memory Stick" you close the LCD panel during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is still being written onto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." START/STOP B (Movie...
... can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording by touching (HOME) A t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time and the number of "Memory Stick" you close the LCD panel during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is still being written onto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." START/STOP B (Movie...
Operating Instructions
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... need to be connected. Switch the input on the TV to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the TV when playing back. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). Refer to be adjusted on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. A/V Remote Connector Open the jack cover. Open the jack cover. r Make the required output settings on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 63). Refer also to the instruction manuals...
... need to be connected. Switch the input on the TV to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the TV when playing back. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). Refer to be adjusted on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. A/V Remote Connector Open the jack cover. Open the jack cover. r Make the required output settings on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 63). Refer also to the instruction manuals...
Operating Instructions
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... red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and select the image quality of the recording device. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with movie dubbing via USB connection, to dub without image degradation. Connecting with the USB cable Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with S VIDEO...
... red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and select the image quality of the recording device. 5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with movie dubbing via USB connection, to dub without image degradation. Connecting with the USB cable Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with S VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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.... Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select switch - The still image file exceeding 4 MB - The operations may not be performed properly. - Remove your camcorder from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The still images described below may not be printed out: - You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to your camcorder, the Handycam Station, the Dedicated USB...
.... Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select switch - The still image file exceeding 4 MB - The operations may not be performed properly. - Remove your camcorder from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The still images described below may not be printed out: - You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the printer to your camcorder, the Handycam Station, the Dedicated USB...
Operating Instructions
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... Handycam operation (p. 22). 1 Turn the (Movie) lamp on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," both free and used, will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58). 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To avoid the loss of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Therefore, the displayed size of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • Since there is a management file area, the used space of important images...
... Handycam operation (p. 22). 1 Turn the (Movie) lamp on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," both free and used, will be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58). 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To avoid the loss of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Therefore, the displayed size of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • Since there is a management file area, the used space of important images...
Operating Instructions
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... Handycam Station securely (p. 15). Playback zoom (p. 35) - To turn on . This is set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] • The following menu items return to the default settings when you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to be used during Easy Handycam operation. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p. 99) using your camcorder...
... Handycam Station securely (p. 15). Playback zoom (p. 35) - To turn on . This is set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] • The following menu items return to the default settings when you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to be used during Easy Handycam operation. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET button (p. 99) using your camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... mode. The buttons on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not a malfunction. Use a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 58). Open the LCD panel (p. 29). • Your camcorder is displayed. This is full. Recording Refer also to turn on another device. Delete unnecessary images (p. 46). • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder (p. 92). "Memory Stick PRO Duo" You cannot operate functions using...
... mode. The buttons on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not a malfunction. Use a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 58). Open the LCD panel (p. 29). • Your camcorder is displayed. This is full. Recording Refer also to turn on another device. Delete unnecessary images (p. 46). • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder (p. 92). "Memory Stick PRO Duo" You cannot operate functions using...
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The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to record an HD (high definition) signal of "Memory Stick Duo" on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo," etc. About the "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in the following cases (the data will not be recorded on your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" - (with "MagicGate") "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...
The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to record an HD (high definition) signal of "Memory Stick Duo" on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo," etc. About the "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in the following cases (the data will not be recorded on your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" - (with "MagicGate") "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...
Operating Instructions
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... 77 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone 78 "BRAVIA" Sync 42 B&W (Black and white).......77 C CALIBRATION 96 CAMERA DATA 67 CANDLE 75 CD-ROM 14 106 Charging the battery 15 Charging time 17 CLOCK SET 19 CLOCK/LANG 70 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 77, 84 COMPONENT 70 Component A/V cable 14, 39, 41 Connection 4:3 TV 40 DVD/HDD recorders.... 52 High definition TV ....... 39 Printer 55 USB device 53 VCR 52 Wide TV 40...
... 77 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone 78 "BRAVIA" Sync 42 B&W (Black and white).......77 C CALIBRATION 96 CAMERA DATA 67 CANDLE 75 CD-ROM 14 106 Charging the battery 15 Charging time 17 CLOCK SET 19 CLOCK/LANG 70 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 77, 84 COMPONENT 70 Component A/V cable 14, 39, 41 Connection 4:3 TV 40 DVD/HDD recorders.... 52 High definition TV ....... 39 Printer 55 USB device 53 VCR 52 Wide TV 40...
Operation Guide
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... to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For more detailed information about this battery should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. The number below is for EMC and product safety is to be used in separate service or guarantee documents. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may...
... to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For more detailed information about this battery should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. The number below is for EMC and product safety is to be used in separate service or guarantee documents. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may...
Operation Guide
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... not compatible with the AVCHD format Save all your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. - However, there may be lost. • When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be careful so that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 23). • It is recommended that the "Memory Stick PRO...
... not compatible with the AVCHD format Save all your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. - However, there may be lost. • When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be careful so that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 23). • It is recommended that the "Memory Stick PRO...
Operation Guide
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... not flashing before charging the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off , then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the bottom Available running time for standard image quality. (Unit:min.) HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time 100 120 Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is flashing, press POWER to drop the battery pack. DC plug With...
... not flashing before charging the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off , then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the bottom Available running time for standard image quality. (Unit:min.) HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time 100 120 Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is flashing, press POWER to drop the battery pack. DC plug With...
Operation Guide
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... the instruction manual of TV is used . Operation flow Switch the input on the TV when playing back. To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with the device to be adjusted on the TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to the connected jack. r Connect your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to be connected. Refer also to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Open the...
... the instruction manual of TV is used . Operation flow Switch the input on the TV when playing back. To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with the device to be adjusted on the TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to the connected jack. r Connect your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to be connected. Refer also to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Open the...
Operation Guide
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... / SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [AUDIO MODE], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [ REMAINING SET], [SUB-T DATE], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION], [ INDEX SET]* PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*, [FILE NO.], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION] VIEW IMAGES SET [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET** [VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE...
... / SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [AUDIO MODE], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [ REMAINING SET], [SUB-T DATE], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION], [ INDEX SET]* PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*, [FILE NO.], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION] VIEW IMAGES SET [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET** [VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE...